Optio M20 The camera will not turn on. It tries to but it shuts right back off. The batteries are fine. I tried turning it on holding the menu and on button at the same time. Must have done this 20 or more times got the same results. Any ideas.

My optio m20 will not turn on.I loaded my pictures into the computer and noticed the warning that the batteries were depleted,when I changed the batteries the camera would not turn on.I,ve checked the batteries but no luck.My optio m20 will not turn on.I loaded my pictures into the computer and noticed the warning that the batteries were depleted,when I changed the batteries the camera would not turn on.I,ve checked the batteries but no luck.

Something is stopping the camera from starting. Possible lens damage. Also could be a connection inside the camera.This may be a camera you would want to sell as a repair item or AS IS on Ebay or a site like that.

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Hi there - these are older posts, but I just experienced this problem (it appears to be pretty common). The fix I discovered (that works), is to insert your batteries (make sure they're fresh), and then press and hold the "on" button plus "Menu" button, together at the same time. Hold until the firmware resets (a message will pop up on screen and the camera will reset). Voila! It works again for as long as the batteries are in and operational. Also note that in my case, if the batteries are taken out, I have to go thru the reset process again, but at least I have the camera back up and running. Hope this helps others!!

ok have same problem press the power button and and the play> button at the same time. your screen will come on but not lens. then hold the play button down untill lens come out. this will work for you , you may have to do it a couple of times but it will work

You certainly need to use high capacity Ni-Mah or lithium batteries.
Using alkaline would have caused overheating and may therefore have damaged the board.
You are right to ask is a repair worth it?
Almost certainly the answer is no even if possible.
There are usually no spare parts available.
Go back to tech support and this time simply report the bare facts -'It wont stay on'.
Say nothing about the battery situation.
Depending on the age of the device you may be offered a reasonable swap out price.